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Libraries face challenges in selecting a nucleus of best books, while making sure their "best of" are actually used by library customers. This handbook offers step-by-step instructions on not only how to build a core collection from scratch but also how to maintain and revitalize an existing collection. Building on the basics, it offers advice on developing a collection policy statement, selecting user-appropriate sources and ultimately serving your constituency with the best possible collection
Includes bibliographical references and index
Philosophy of adult core collections -- Developing a core collection policy statement -- Selecting a core collection -- Creating and maintaining core collections -- Implementing the core collection -- Bibliography: core selection resources and works cited -- Sample core lists with selection criteria and sources
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Alabaster, Carol

Association for Library Collections & Techincal Services

Library Administration & Management Association

Chicago: American Library Association

United States, United States of America

Chicago, London, United States, 2002

ALA editions, Chicago, 2002

Uncut and Revis ed., 2002

Chicago, Illinois, 2002

obscured text at the back

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes bibliographical references and index

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<p>Instructions on building an adult core collection and on maintaining and revitalizing an existing collection are given in this guide for public librarians. There is advice on developing a collection policy statement, selecting user-appropriate sources, and serving the library's constituency. Sample core lists are given for seven subject areas. Alabaster recently retired from the Phoenix Public Library. Annotation c. Book News, Inc.,Portland, OR</p> <h3>Library Journal</h3> <p>Alabaster served as the collection development coordinator of the Phoenix Public Library for more than a decade. Until then, the library, in a city that was one of the fastest growing in the country, had a directionless, undefined collection that needed structured development. Under Alabaster's guidance, the library developed policies for and added core collections to the main library and every branch to bring them up to today's standards. Her guide is intended to help the staff of large library systems institute policies and procedures for developing basic library collections. Chapters cover developing a core policy statement; establishing the basics of a core selection with attention to reviewing tools, award winners, bibliographies, and community involvement; and budgeting and methodology of acquisitions, along with other details of purchasing. Finally, the author includes sample core lists of materials. While Alabaster's purpose in writing this guide is worthy, the result is disappointing. In her analysis of reviewing tools, she shows a complete lack of understanding of this magazine's reviews: The librarian reviewers for Library Journal, though well meaning, are unpaid, their evaluations can be uneven. Perhaps because librarians so value the written word and books in general, it is rare to find a negative LJ review. Well, this reviewer rolled her eyes in disbelief when she read this sweeping statement. Having reviewed for LJ for many years, she recalls writing a fair number of those rare negative reviews. In addition, the process of developing a core collection in other libraries may be different from what Alabaster's library experienced and the book's narrow focus will limit its usefulness. Other guides that contain better general direction for all libraries include William Katz's Collection Development: The Selection of Materials for Libraries (1980), Kay Ann Cassell and Elizabeth Futas's Developing Public Library Collections, Policies and Procedures (Neal-Schuman, 1991), and Collection Development Policies and Procedures, 3d ed., edited by Elizabeth Futas (Professional Media, LJ 3/15/95). Marie Bruni, Huntington Memorial Lib., Oneonta, NY Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.</p>

Table of Contents:. Preface. 1 The Philosophy of Adult Core Collections. . The Impact of Technology . Classics as Core Titles . Core Titles and Collection Development . One Library's Journey . Core Titles Defined . The Purpose of This Book. . . 2 Developing a Core Collection Policy Statement. . Theories of the Selection Process . Collection Development Policy Statements . Collection Development Policy Statement as Mission Statement. Collection Development Policy Statement as Buying Plan . Writing Core Collection Development Policy Statements . Sample Core Collection Development Policy Statement . Summary . . 3 Selecting a Core Collection. . Basics of Core Selection . Selection Aids . Book Reviews . Advertisements and Publishers' Catalogs . Bibliographies as Checklists . Award Winners and Best-Books Lists . Personal Examination of Core Candidates . Community Involvement in Core Selection . Summary. . . 4 Creating and Maintaining Core Collections. . Budget Allocation for Core Titles . Ordering Core Titles Systemwide . Acquisition of Core Titles . Out-of-Print Purchasing . Labeling Core Titles . Maintaining the Core Collection . Core Marketing Plan. . . 5 Implementing the Core Collection. . Tracking System for Core Titles . Core Schedule and Time Frame . Diversity of Core Titles . Equality of Core Titles . Alternate Formats of Core Titles . Conclusion. . . 6 Bibliography: Core Selection Resources and Works Cited. . Standard Retrospective Core Selection Sources . Additional Core Selection Resources . Review Sources for Core Selection . Indexes to Reviews . Criticism on Core Titles and Authors . Reviews on the Web . Literary Awards . Works Cited. . . 7 Sample Core Lists with Selection Criteria and Sources. . Sample Fiction Core List: Criteria and Sources . Fiction Core List . Sample Mystery Core List: Criteria and Sources . Mystery Core List . Sample Biography Core List: Criteria and Sources . Biography Core List . Sample Philosophy Core List: Criteria and Sources . Philosophy Core List . Sample Religion Core List: Criteria and Sources . Religion Core List . Sample Natural Sciences Core List: Criteria and Sources . Natural Sciences Core List . Sample Film Core List: Criteria and Sources . Film Core List. .

''Creating an adult core collection for a public library is an extremely complex and challenging endeavor.''from the Preface. This practical handbook offers step-by-step instructions on not only how to build a core collection from scratch but also how to maintain and revitalize an existing collection. Building on the basics, this comprehensive guide to core collection development offers ready-to-use advice on developing a collection policy statement, selecting user-appropriate sources, and ultimately serving your constituency with the best possible collection. With an eye toward quality and y

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